Located on Italy’s northwest Mediterranean coast, Genoa is the capital of the country’s Liguria region and has a population of nearly 600,000 residents. That makes it one of the country’s top ten most populous cities. It’s also Italy’s busiest seaport by volume and ranks 12th overall in the European Union. Dating back to medieval times, …
Pisa is a city of about 100,000 residents in central Italy’s Tuscany region. It’s most well-known around the world as the home of the famous Leaning Tower. The tower was originally built in the 12th century and reaches nearly 200 feet into the sky. Though it’s tilted at almost five degrees, it’s still possible for …
For most of the years between the 15th and 17th centuries, Positano was an affluent coastal city that thrived on regional maritime trade. Though its fortunes slowly faded as more powerful cities like Naples and Sorrento’s rose, Positano’s economy is now largely based on travel and tourism. Just a stone’s throw from Vesuvius National Park …
Located in central Italy’s Tuscany region, just a short drive south of Florence, Siena is a medieval city that’s known for its impressive architecture and abundant historical attractions, as well as the horse race that’s run near the central piazza twice annually. The city has been likened to a large open-air gallery that’s home to …
Even by Italian standards, Sorrento is a particularly beautiful, historic, and alluring town. Located on the country’s south-central coast along the Tyrrhenian Sea, it is close to other popular tourist destinations like Naples and Pompeii to the north, and Amalfi and Positano to the south. Sorrento is characterized by impressive architecture, a vibrant cuisine, and …
The Colosseum is one of the greatest architectural works of Roman engineering. Commissioned in 72 AD by the emperor Vespasian, it is the embodiment of the Roman Empire at its height. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, the Colosseum is an architectural masterpiece that went on to become a prototype for modern stadia. It remains …
Venice is composed of 118 small islands, all separated by beautiful canals and connected to one another by more than 400 bridges. Located in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, Venice is especially known for its architecture and art. For a very long time, Venice has been the center of attraction for a lot of …
Pompeii is a unique historic site in that in an ironic twist of fate, the catastrophe that decimated the citizens of the unsuspecting town is also responsible for the near-perfect preservation of many things that would have otherwise been destroyed in all other such natural disasters. You’ll see art, furniture, and other everyday items the …
Rome is a very popular tourist destination thanks to its historical, cultural and culinary delights. The capital of Italy is packed with attractions to entice any tourist – from Ancient Roman monuments to modern art galleries and experimental cuisines. This popularity has, however, made the city incredibly touristy. One way to beat this is to …
One could spend a lifetime exploring all that Italy has to offer and still only see a fraction of it, such is the wealth of beautiful landscapes, incredible cities, and renowned attractions on show. From the Colosseum in Rome to il Duomo in Milan and the Amalfi Coast in the south, Italy has it all …